What family does Paralabrax nebulifer (Girard, 1854) belong to?

Paralabrax nebulifer (Girard, 1854) (Paralabrax nebulifer (Girard, 1854)) belongs to the family Serranidae, order Perciformes, in the kingdom Animalia. You can identify it offline using the iNature app.

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Paralabrax nebulifer (Girard, 1854) is a animal in the Serranidae family, order Perciformes, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Paralabrax nebulifer (Girard, 1854)

Paralabrax nebulifer, the barred sand bass, is a fish ranging from California to Baja California Sur with distinct physical features.

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Family

Serranidae

Genus

Paralabrax

Order

Perciformes

Class

About Paralabrax nebulifer (Girard, 1854)

Maximum Size

This species, Paralabrax nebulifer, can reach a length of 67.0 centimetres (26.4 in) and a weight of 6.0 kilograms (13.2 lb).

Body Shape and Coloration

Its body is elongated and compressed, with a gray-white base color marked by dark vertical bars and a whitish belly.

Mouth Morphology

It has a large mouth and a slightly protruding lower jaw.

Similar Species Distinction (Spotted Sand Bass)

A similar species is the spotted sand bass (P. maculatofasciatus), which can be distinguished by small spots covering its entire body.

Similar Species Distinction (Kelp Bass)

Both the barred sand bass and spotted sand bass have an elongated third dorsal spine, which sets them apart from the similar kelp bass (P. clathratus), which has dorsal spines of equal length.